“Saudi Arabia is Ronaldo”
During a recent visit by AIPS – the International Sports Press Association, an international rights organization for the world’s sports press – to report on Ronaldo’s popularity in Riyadh, journalists were stunned by the support unfailing from the Saudis towards their new idol.
Streets crowded with number 7 jerseys, flags bearing the image of Ronaldo everywhere and tickets for Al-Nassr matches sold like hot cakes, this is how the AIPS realized of the change brought about by the presence of the former glory of Real Madrid. As if now, “Saudi Arabia is Cristiano Ronaldo. […] He is a symbol of hope and ambition“, we can read in the article.
The Middle Eastern country’s ambitions are even greater. The arrivals of Neymar and Benzema in the summer of 2023 are the perfect example, even if Saudi eyes are now eyeing Vinicius Jr. And for that, the Kingdom is ready for any madness: even a billion-euro contract for five seasons at Al Hilal.
And even if retirement is slowly starting to enter into discussions, Cristiano Ronaldo remains and will remain the designated ambassador of Saudi football. At 277 million euros until June 2026, the opposite would be a shame.
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